Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
The number of registered hairdressers and barbers increased during
the year to 96 48 inspections were made and no statutory action was
found necessary Evidently the drive made during 1959 to improve
these premises to the byelaws' standard had met with success
DISINFECTION, DISINFESTATION and LAUNDRY SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT 1936
The following details relate to the services provided by the
Disinfecting Superintendent and his staff during i960
Number of rooms disinfested 694
Number of rooms disinfected after Infectious Disease 39
Number of wards and rooms disinfected in Maternity
Hospital 45
Number of articles stoved 5,534
Laundry carried out for the Refuse Destructor staff
Bath Towels 1 281 Dust Coats 42
Roller Towels 65 Boiler Suits 5
Hand Tbwels 3
The disinfecting staff have also dealt with infestation from
cockroaches, beetles, ants, silver fish moths, etc,
List of verminous and stained articles destroyed during 1960:-
Bedsteads and Bedsprings | 3 |
Mattresses | 52 |
Beds | 14 |
Bolsters | 4 |
Pillows | 37 |
Sheets | 18 |
Blankets | 22 |
Furniture | 8 |
Cushions | 10 |
Covers | 5 |
Divans | 8 |
Carpets | 9 |
Clothing | 75 |
Rags and Pieces | Large Quantity |
HOUSING ACT, 19 57
DEMOLITION AND CLOSING ORDERS
No demolition orders were made during the year
Three closing orders were made in respect of whole houses as
follows:-